APPSC Group 4 General Studies Paper 1 Important Questions | APPSC Group IV Paper I Important Questions

Biological Science

NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS1. The Chemical substances required for energy, growth and body building are called _______2. Vitamins and Minerals are required in small amounts. So they arecalled _______3. Nutrition is the procurement of all _______ required for the body.4. Carbohydrates and Sodium are _______ nutrients.5. Iron and fluorine are _______ nutrients.6. Rice is rich in _______ and _______ in proteins.7. Carbohydrates contain _______, hydrogen and _______8. Cellulose is one kind of _______9. Milk Sugar is called _______10. Cane Sugar is called _______11. Animal starch is known as _______12. Amylase hydrolysis _______ into _______13. _______ helps in the smooth movement of the food in alimentary canal.14. The Carbohydrate that is stored in the liver is called _______15. The energy released by 1 gram of glucose is _______16. Amino acids are units of _______17. At 20°C fat remains as _______18. Vanaspati is prepared from _______ fatty acids.19. There are _______ different amino acids in nature.20. _______ is essential amino acid in children but non-essential in Adults.21. _______ are biologically complete proteins.22. _______ are biologically incomplete proteins.23. _______ and _______ are essential fatty acids.24. One gram of fat gives _______ kilo calories in our body.25. There are more than _______ mineral nutrients in our body.26. _______ is the major cation in the extracellular fluids of the body.27. _______ is the major cation in protoplasm of cell.28. _______ is the major Anion in our body.29. _______ is required for stimulation of neurons and osmotic balance in our body.30. Calcium forms _______ percentage of the body weight in an adult human being.31. We require about _______ milligrams of calcium per day.32. _______ is essential for the formation of bones, teeth, coagulation of blood and production of milk in lactating females.33. Deficiency of Iron causes _______34. Deficiency of Iodine causes _______35. _______ percentage of iron is present in blood.36. _______ is essential for production thyroid gland hormone37. Bone deformities occur due to the excessive intake of _______38. Excessive intake of fluorine results in _______39. Fats are made up of _______ and _______40. _______ is universal Solvent.

DEFICIENCY DISEASES – VITAMINS1. Taking food deficient in one (or) more _______ is called malnutrition.2. The effect of malnutrition depends on _______ and _______ status of the individual.3. In adults, when stored carbohydrates and _______ are used up the body generates energy from _______4. Children do not have sufficient reserves of _______ and _______ in their body5. Malnutrition in pregnant women also affects the health of the _______6. Children given less proteins in their food suffer from _______ malnutrition.7. Children given less calorie proteins in their food suffer from _______ malnutrition.8. Kwashiorkor is caused due to the deficiency of _______9. The African word kwashiorkor means _______10. Over eating and excess intake of energy results in _______11. When more than 20% of the body weight is due to fat, the person suffers from _______12. Recent studies have shown the obesity is _______13. In the body excess of fat is stored in _______14. The story of vitamins started in _______ century.15. Sir H.G. Hopkins discovered a substance required for growth in _______16. Sir H.G.Hopkins called a substance required for growth as _______17. The name vitamin was given by _______18. Vitamin B1 is also called _______19. Riboflavin is the chemical name of vitamin _______20. Deficiency of Thiamine causes _______21. Glossitis is caused by deficiency of vitamin _______22. When rice is polished (or) repeated by washed _______ vitamin is lost from it.23. Sailors of Japan knew that eating of _______ causes beri – beri.24. Chemical name of vitamins B3 is _______25. Deficiency of Vitamin B3 causes _______26. Chemical name of vitamin B6 _______27. Deficiency of _______ result in fits in children.28. Pernicious Anaemia caused due to deficiency of vitamin _______29. Cyanocobalamin is the name of vitamin _______30. The Vitamin that plays an important role in the metabolism of nucleic acids is _______31. Deficiency of _______ results in burning of feet.32. Deficiency of _______ results in muscle pains, nervous disorder, Fatigue.33. Chemical name of Vitamin ‘C’ is _______34. Deficiency of Vitamin ‘C’ Cause _______35. The Vitamin required for the formation of collagen is _______36. The vitamin that helps in the healing of wounds and fractures of bones is _______37. Vitamin C helps in the absorption and storage of _______38. The vitamin that is highly sensitive to heat is _______39. Chemical name of vitamin ‘A’ is _______40. _______ is required for the production of pigments such as rhodopsin and iodopsin.41. In plant foods vitamin ‘A’ is present in the form of a compound called _______42. Night blindness in caused due to deficiency of _______43. Xeropthalmia is a disease of _______44. _______ vitamin is stored 6 to 9 months in run body.45. Chemical name of vitamin – D is _______46. _______ vitamin helps in absorption of calcium and phosphorus.47. Sunlight converts _______ present in foods in the body into vitamin D.48. Deficiency of vitmain D causes _______ in children.49. Chemical name of vitamin – E is _______50. The vitamin that prevents sterility in males is vitamin _______51. Chemical name of vitamin K is _______52. The vitamin required for coagulation of blood is _______53. Vitamins are not synthesized in the body. So they are called _______54. The Vitamins which are synthesized in human intestine by bacteria are _______55. In adults _______ deficiency weakens the bones and breaks.56. Deficiency of _______ vitamin results in abortion in females.

Physical Science

Velocity of Electromagnetic Waves?1. The wavelength of the visible spectrum is _____ (June – 09, 05, 04, March 01)2. The electromagnetic radiations that are used to take photographs of objects in darkness _____ (March – 2009)3. ____ rays are emitted in radioactivity. (June – 2008)4. The velocity of electromagnetic waves is _____ (March 2008)5. Electromagnetic radiations with shortest wavelength are _____ (March 2008)6. Rays used in RADAR _____ (April 08, June 07) (March 2001)7. We are protected from ultraviolet radiations of the sun because _____ in our atmosphere absorbs UV rays strongly. (June 2007, April -2008)8. The radiations used in physio – therapy is _____ (March 2007)9. Velocity of light in vaccume _____ (June – 2006)10. Electromagnetic waves are _____ type of waves. (March 2006)11. 1A°= _____ (Oct – 1999)12. Frequency range in radio broadcasting _____ (March – 2006)13. RADAR means _____ (Oct – 99)14. Microwaves are generated in a electrical circuit on account of _____ (June – 01)15. On account of change in the rotation or vibrations of molecules of a substance _____ rays are emitted.16. The waves useful in Telemetry ____17. ____ rays cause skin cancer if body is exposed for moretime of the same.18. ____ waves are generated on account of the vibrations of low frequency electromagnetic radiations.19. The wavelength range of Radio waves.20. Infrared rays are located through ____21. The process of using soft X-rays in medical diagnosis is called as ____22. ____ waves are used in Micro Oven.23. ____ cause damage to ozone layer.24. The wavelength range of Infrared rays is from _____ to ____.25. Mapping of the radio emissions from extra terrestrial sources in known as ____

SOUND1. If the distance between a node and the next antinode in a stationary wave is 10 cms, then the wavelength is _____ (June 09)2. Velocity of sound in air ‘V’ = _____ (March-09, April-08) (June-06) (March 03, 01) 3. In a stationary wave, the point at which the maximum displacement is _____ (June, 2008)4. Periodic vibrations of decreasing amplitude are called _____ (June, 2007) 5. The vibrations that take place under the influence of an external periodic force are called _____ (June, 2007)6. A medium transmits a sound wave through it, by virtue of its _____ (March 2007)7. The distance between successive node and antinode is _____ (March – 2006)8. In a resonance experiment if the first resonance air column length is 10cm, the second length of resonance air column is at ____9. The distance between two successive particles which are in the same phase is called as ____10. ____ waves are developed in the resonance of air columns. 11. If particles in the wave vibrate perpendicular to the propagation of wave, then it is called as ____12. By keeping the length of a pendulum constant, the vibration range is increased by energy then frequency ____13. ____ is the reason for the collapse of a bridge if march fast is done on it.14. ____ are the stationary points of particles of media in stationary waves.15. The distance between two successive antinodes in a stationary wave is ____16. The wavelength of a sound wave where the velocity is 300m/sec and frequency is 10,000Hz is ____17. Waves containing compressions and rarefractions are ____18. Units for the frequency ____19. The velocity of sound waves have frequencies 200 Hz and 500 Hz is ___20. Frequency possessed by each system is called as ____21. If frequency is ”ν” and wavelength is ”λ” then the velocity of sound v = ____22. The phenomenon in which if one of thetwo bodies of the same natural frequency is set into vibrations, the other body alsovibrates under the influence of the first body is called ____23. When two waves of equal frequency and amplitude travel in opposite direction _____ are formed.24. Velocity of sound in vaccume is ____25. Velocity of sound in air is determined with ____

Social Studies

Name Important Peaks of Himalayas..3. The vehicles are not supposed to enter the roads where ____ sign boards appear.4. Don’t stop the cycle without ____.5. The cyclist is supposed to slowdown his vehicle at ____.6. The overtaking of any vehicle is to be done from ____ only.7. For driving of power-driven vehicles, one should have driving ____.8. The driver of a vehicle should keep his vehicle at three ____ distance from front one.9. ____ is very dangerous while riding two wheeler.Answers:1. Traffic education; 2. Safety cautions; 3. No entry; 4.Signaling; 5.Zebra crossing; 6. Right; 7. Licence; 8. Feet; 9. Applying sudden break

Important QuestionsGeography4 Marks Questions1. What is a sub-continent? Explain how India can be called as Sub- continent?2. Describe the importance of the Himalayas?3. Name the Physiographic units of India and briefly explain their formation?4. Compare Coastal plains of east and west?5. Describe the Thornthwaite’s classification of climatic regions in India?6. Describe mechanism of monsoon in India?7. Describe the ecological and economic significance of forests?8. Examine the need for forest development in India?9. What are the different form of soil erosion and their occurrence in India?10. What are the main causes of the rapid population growth in India?11. What are the problems of “population explosion”?12. What is the need for irrigation development in India?13. What do you mean by a multipurpose project? Mention its main objectives?14. Distinguish between major, medium and minor irrigation projects?15. Explain the important characteristic features of Indian agriculture?16. What are the problems of Indian agriculture?17. Describe the importance of agriculture in India?18. What are the important mineral belts identified in the country?19. Describe the silent features about the distribution of important minerals?20. what are the favorable factors for the development of cotton textiles in and around Mumbai and Ahmedabad centers?21. What are major industrial regions in India?22. What are the advantages of road transport system?23. Why the means of transport and communication are called the life lines of country?24. Name the different types of roads?25. What are the natural scenic beauties of Srinagar?26. Describe the important aspects of Delhi city?27. Give the important advantages of Mumbai to become the largest port in the country?2 Marks Questions.1. How many coastal states are there in our country? What are they?2. What are the extreme places of our land frontiers?3. What is the geometrical location of India? Where does India rank in area among the countries of the world?4. Name the countries which share frontiers with India?5. Name important peaks of the Himalayas?6. What is meant by”monsoon burst or break”?7. Give a brief account on major problems of rainfall in India?8. Distinguish between maritime climate and continental climate with examples?9. How many seasons are recognized in India? What are they?10. Briefly explain the major forest types and their distribution in India?11. Explain the spatial distribution of forest land in India?12. What is soil erosion? What are the agents of soil erosion?13. What are the important measures of soil conversation?14. What are the characteristics of alluvial soil?15. Describe the significance of soils for economic development of a region.16. What is density of population? What are the high rural and urban populated areas?17. Distinguish between perennial and inundation canals?18. what are the three important regions of hydro-power?19. What is Green revolution? Explain its objectives?20. Explain the significance of livestock in country’s economy?21. Explain the significance of mineral resources of a country?22. Classify the minerals on the basis of their availability in the country?23. Why the location of sugar industry is strictly confine to very close vicinity of sugarcane growing area?24. Important steel plants in the country?25. Different means of communications?26. Explain the significance of air transport?27. Explain historical significance of Hyderabad?28. Distinguish between a harbor and port?29. What are the problems faced by the Kolkata port?30. What is foreign trade? Why it is a must?31. Who are the important buyers of Indian goods?1 Marks Questions.1. How is the name india derived?2. What is Mac Mohan Line?3. How many states and Union Territories are in India?4. What is “pass”?5. What is “Dun”?6. What is plain?7. Name the three major river systems of the Great Plains?8. What is “Terai”?9. What is Monsoon?10. Define “Drought”?11. What are the two important methods of climatic classification?12. Name the important forest based industries?13. What is “sheet erosion”?14. What do you mean by “Bhangar”?15. Which is the highest population state in our country?16. What is intensity of irrigation?17. Which states are administered with joint for “Bhakra-Nangal Project?18. Where was Hiracud project located?19. What is live stock?20. Name the important crops of commercial agriculture?21. What are the important geographical conditions required for the growth of “paddy22. What are the fuel minerals?23. Name the four atomic minerals?24. Expand IREDA?25. Write any two minerals which India has exportable surplus?26. What is industrial region?27. Name the raw materials required for iron and steel industry?28. Expand TISCO.29. What are the challenges of Indian railways?30. Where is the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport?31. Where was Ooty situated?32. Expand IGNOU.33. Expand BHEL.34. What is meant by man-made port?35. What do you understand by the direction of foreign trade?

Economics4 Marks Questions1. What are characterstics of Indian economy during the British period?2. Distinguish various economic systems?3. What are the reasons and forms of land tenure which gave rise to unequal Socioeconomic structure in India?4. Distinguish between less developed and developed economies?5. What are the factors causing regional inbalances? Explain the indicators of regional disparities?6. Describe the occupational structure of the Indian economy?7. Explain the significance of service sector in Indian economy?8. Explain the relationship between farm size and productivity in Indian agriculture?9. What are the achievements and failures of planning?

2 Marks Questions1. What is an organised sector?2. What is the meaning of the unorganised sector?3. Role of monsoons in India agriculture?4. Explain different concepts of inflation?5. Differentiate involuntary and voluntary unemployment?6. Explain various programmes launched by government for promotion of employment?7. What is the role of banking and financial institutions in India?8. What is the role of public sector in Indian Industrialisation?9. What is economic planning?10. What are the general and specific objectives of planning in India?

1 Mark Questions1. How do you measure income inequalities?2. What is meant by ‘Earned Income’3. Define poverty line?4. Expand the term SFDA?5. What is the full form of NREP?6. What do you mean by poverty?7. Name important problems of afflicting the Indian economy?8. What do you understand by Human Development Index?9. What do you mean by FERA?10. Define Basic industries?11. Name the types of finance in financial systems?12. Expand RBI?13. What was the main objective of third five year plan?14. Who is the chairman of India Planning Commission?